Material Sciences & Chemical Engineering - Software Consultant

Next Phase Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A scientific SaaS company in the UK is seeking an Associate/Manager to collaborate with global R&D leaders. This role involves directly implementing their platform and providing insights from complex scientific data. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science and strong skills in data manipulation using tools like Excel, SQL, or Python. Clear communication in technical settings is essential. Apply now to learn more about this opportunity.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science or closely related.
• Customer-facing mindset with clear communication skills.
• Experience in data manipulation or analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with clients to implement the platform.
• Work with global R&D leaders to drive hands-on engagement.
• Transform scientific complexity into actionable insights.

Skills

Customer-facing mindset

Data manipulation/analysis

Clear communication in technical settings

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Overview

Scientific Implementation (Post‑Sales) – Associate/Manager. Location: London. London-based candidates must fluent English skills.

We're working with a fast-growing Scientific SaaS company that's just secured $25M+ in Series A funding. They're on a mission to transform how R&D teams work across chemicals, materials science, and manufacturing, helping scientists make sense of complex data, accelerate experimentation, and get better products to market, faster.

Responsibilities

• You'll work with global R&D leaders, spend your time collaborating directly with clients to implement the platform, and drive hands-on into a cutting-edge platform, turning scientific complexity into actionable insights.

What you'll bring

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science (or closely related).
• Customer‑facing mindset and clear communication in technical settings.
• Data manipulation/analysis experience (Excel, SQL or Python).

If this sounds like it would be a good fit, please apply today to find out more.